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Colorado Springs ranked #5 Best City in America for Veterans to Live

Ahead of Veterans Day, Colorado Springs has been named the #5 Best City in America for Veterans in WalletHub’s latest “Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live” analysis, highlighting the community’s strong employment opportunities, quality of life, and access to veteran-centered services. Learn more and visit our Best of Ranking page for more.

Mayor Yemi and the 2025 winners of the Mayor's Young Leader Awards

Mayor Yemi honors seven emerging leaders

During the annual Mayor’s Young Leader Awards event on Nov. 5, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade recognized 21 finalists, including seven winners, for making extraordinary efforts in their field while having a positive impact in the Colorado Springs community.

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City launches new and improved GoCOS app

The City of Colorado Springs has rolled out a brand new version of the GoCOS app. With GoCOS, residents can report on 90+ non-emergent issues like potholes, downed trees, graffiti, traffic concerns, sidewalk repairs, park maintenance and more!

Download the GoCOS app and learn more today.

Calendar cover for the DiscoverCOS 2026 Calendar.

2026 DiscoverCOS Calendar now available

The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department today announced the release of the 13th edition of the DiscoverCOS Calendar, an annual showcase celebrating the beauty and spirit of the local parks, open spaces, and community vistas through community photography. 

For the first time proceeds from the DiscoverCOS Calendar will benefit a local environmental project through a suggested donation of $15 per calendar. 

Colorado Springs is the #1 most desirable and #3 best place 
to live in the United States. - U.S. News and World Report

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Colorado Springs will be a safe, economically prosperous, culturally rich, 
welcoming, and vibrant world-class American City on a hill that shines brightly.